by Peter Madrid | Jan 13, 2020 | News & Updates
PHOENIX, ARIZ. (January 13, 2020) – A bold strategic vision and new board members kick-off 2020 for AZCREW.
AZCREW is Metro Phoenix’s premier real estate organization, focused on the advancement and success of women within the commercial real estate industry through leadership, professional relationships, education and excellence. AZCREW is part of the national CREW network.
The 2020 Board of Directors are Terry Martin-Denning, CEO/Designated Broker, NAI Horizon, President; Lindsey Carlson, Colliers International, President-elect/programs chair; Heather Fox, CBRE, Treasurer/CREW Foundation chair; Lorna Bannister, KB Home, Secretary/sponsorship chair; Amber Coleman, CBRE, Director/PR/community outreach chair; Dana McDonald, Stewart Title, Director/membership chair; Francine Moore, Director/special events chair; and Jennifer Cranston, Gallagher & Kennedy, Past President/legacy chair.
“I am excited about the opportunity to serve as President and to work with this great group of leaders,” Martin-Denning said. “I’ve learned a lot this past year under Jennifer Cranston’s leadership. I look forward to furthering the vision of AZCREW in 2020.”
AZCREW’s strategies include maintaining and strengthening the current membership base of more than 200 members, focusing on quality, diversity and member engagement by continuing to offer high quality, relevant programs and events to enhance membership value. AZCREW will continue to support CREW Foundation and its initiatives and promote and communicate AZCREW leadership opportunities.
Some of AZCREW’s 2019 highlights:
>> AZCREW was selected as the YWCA’s 2019 Tribute to Leadership Women’s Empowerment Corporate honoree. The award recognizes individuals and organizations that have generously given their time and talents to the community. Being chosen is a highly prestigious honor as the organizations chosen as corporate honorees exemplify the very best qualities in an organization: honesty, collaboration, ambition, and empowerment, a commitment to diversity and inclusion and volunteerism.
>> Every two years, AZCREW selects a charity partner as the beneficiary of its annual AZCREW Golfiesta. New Pathways for Youth is the 2019 and 2020 beneficiary and received a $16,000 donation from AZCREW in 2019.
>> AZCREW presented a $10,000 scholarship to Arizona State University Master of Real Estate Development (MRED) student Abby Perez. The scholarship was announced at AZCREW’s annual Black & White Affair, held Oct. 30 at Transwestern’s new office at the Esplanade. The event benefits AZCREW’s “MRED Dollars for Scholars” program.
Over the past 9 years, AZCREW has supported MRED students by awarding more than 15 scholarships totaling nearly $50,000. It was the best attended Black & White affair since its inception in 2010 with 140 industry professionals enjoying a beautiful fall evening.
About AZCREW:
With more than 200 members, AZCREW is the premier commercial real estate organization that dominates in the advancement and success of women within the commercial real estate industry in Metro Phoenix through leadership, professional relationships, education and excellence. As part of CREW Network, the industry’s premier networking coalition, AZCREW is dedicated to advancing the success of women in commercial real estate. CREW Network’s membership of more than 11,000 professionals in 70+ major global markets represents all aspects of commercial real estate—providing our members with direct access to real estate professionals across all geographies and disciplines. For more information visit arizonacrew.org.
by Peter Madrid | Jan 9, 2020 | News & Updates
PHOENIX, ARIZ. (Jan. 9, 2020): The $3.5 million sale of a Tempe retail building and the sales of two self-storage properties for a combined $3.55 million in two rural Arizona towns highlight recent deals closed by NAI Horizon professionals.
Sale Transactions:
Lane Neville and Logan Crum negotiated a sale of a 19,810 SF retail building, representing the buyer, Old Vine Limited Partnership, for $3.5 million. The property is located at 2240 N. Scottsdale Road, Tempe, AZ. The seller, DROF 1-5, LLC, represented itself.
Denise Nunez negotiated the sale of a self-storage property, representing the seller, 603 Industrial, LLC, for $2 million. The property is located at 603 Industrial Drive, Camp Verde, AZ. The buyer, Daniel W. Balliet, Diana L. Balliet, and Jason A. Balliet, was represented by Don Arsenault with Don Arsenault Realty.
Denise Nunez negotiated the sale of a self-storage property, representing the seller, Georgeanna Jones, for $1.55 million. The property is located at 3586 E. US Highway 60, Miami, AZ. The buyer, TAJ Apex Consulting Group, LLC, represented itself.
Rick Foss and Jay Olson negotiated a sale of a 13,264 SF industrial building, representing the buyer, Precision Glass & Aluminum, LLC, for $1.07 million. The property is located at 2020 W. Melinda Lane, Phoenix, AZ. The seller, 2020 Melinda Inc. represented itself.
Troy Giammarco and Joe Pequeno with NAI Horizon and Sean Gillespie with Nathan & Associates negotiated the sale of a 5,140 SF office building and 3 acres of land, representing the seller, Vulture Peak Properties Limited Inc., for $1 million. The property is located at 1938 Wickenburg Way, Wickenburg, AZ. The buyer, Town of Wickenburg, represented itself.
Mark Wilcke and Michael Gaida negotiated the sale of a 9,900 SF industrial building, representing the seller, Paul’s Car Care Inc., for $965,000. The property is located at 1457-1459 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler, AZ. The buyer, CW Legacy LLC, was represented by Kenneth Elmer with Commercial Properties Inc.
Chris Gerow, Shelby Tworek, Gabe Ortega and Patrick Anthon negotiated a 5,997 SF retail building, representing the seller, Sun City Restaurant, LLC, for $925,000. The property is located at 13039 N. 103rd Ave., Sun City, AZ. The buyer PTM Properties, LLC, represented itself.
Lori Kahn negotiated a sale of a 2,506 SF medical building, representing the buyer, Integrity Pain and Anesthesia PLLC, for $601,838. The property is located at 6677 W. Thunderbird Road, Glendale, AZ. The seller, Christian Consulting, Design and Engineering, was represented by Megan Reeves with Plaza del Rio.
Matt Harper, CCIM, negotiated the sale of a 3,736 SF office building, representing the seller, The Larry A. Kamka and Ellena M. Kamka Revocable Living Trust, for $325,000. The property is located at 7840 N. 31st Ave. Phoenix, AZ. The buyer, Southwest District Council of Assemblies of God, was represented by Bill Nanney with KW Commercial.
Matt Harper, CCIM, negotiated a sale of a 1,975 SF office building, representing the seller, Daniel J. Swingler and Dorothy Marie Swingler for $275,000. The property is located at 5830 N. 59th Ave., Glendale, AZ. The buyer, EEMAD, LLC, represented itself.
Dylan Whitwer negotiated the sale of a 3,930 SF office building, representing the buyer, Folz Properties LLC, for $260,000. The property is located at 2015 W. Apache Blvd., Apache Junction, AZ. The seller, L.R.K. Inc., was represented by Tony Vehon with Wichert Realtors – Lake Realty.
Matt Harper, CCIM, negotiated a sale of a 1,215 SF retail building, representing the buyer, Robert Lee Thatcher and Arlene A. Thatcher, for $103,000. The property is located at 7025 N. 48th Ave., Glendale, AZ. The seller, Frank Yamamoto and Kumiki Yamamoto, represented itself.
Laurel Lewis and Dylan Whitwer negotiated a sale of a 1,709 SF office building, representing the seller, Troon LLC, for $95,508. The property is located at 10045 E. Dynamite Blvd., Bldg: F., Scottsdale AZ. The buyer, Manaco Ventures Trust, represented itself.
Lease Transactions:
Mike Kumelski represented the tenant, Aggregate Athletics, LLC, in a 120-month retail lease for 44,927 SF at 7720 Union Park Ave., Midvale, UT. The landlord, Fort Union Shopping Center LLC, was represented by Scott Brady/MK Partner Ben Brown with Mountain West Commercial.
Mike Myrick, Don Morrow and Dylan Whitwer represented the landlord, Thomas Investments Limited Partnership, LLP, in a 132-month office lease for 4,603 SF at 1112 E. McDowell Road, Phoenix, AZ. The tenant, Thomas Investments Limited Partnership, LLP, was represented by Alexandra Loye with Colliers.
Chris Gerow, Shelby Tworek, Gabe Ortega and Patrick Anthon represented the landlord, CP6MF LLC, in a 120-month retail lease for 2,814 SF at 1840 E. Warner Road, Tempe, AZ. The tenant, Core Concepts AZ Tempe, LLC, was represented by Sean Bishop with Lee & Associates.
Chris Gerow, Shelby Tworek, Gabe Ortega and Patrick Anthon represented both the tenant, SB Tempe, LLC and the landlord, Ziegler’s NYPD Pizza, LLC, in a 66-month retail sublease for 2,746 SF at 222 S. Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ.
Jeff Adams represented the tenant, Camp Roofing, LTD, in a 51-month industrial lease for 8,521 SF at 1440 West 12th Place, Tempe, AZ. The landlord, BKM Twins 115, LLC, was represented by Andy Brigham & Bill Bayless with CBRE Phoenix.
Isy Sonabend represented the tenant, Smalley and Company, in a 36-month industrial lease for 12,815 SF at 5546 W. Roosevelt St., Phoenix, AZ. The landlord, Kensington Investments V, LLC, was represented by Gary Anderson with Cushman & Wakefield.
Mike Myrick represented the landlord, Kyrene Office Suites, LLC, in an 84-month office lease for 1,318 SF at 605 W. Knox Road, Tempe, AZ. The tenant, Edward Jones, was represented by Larry Little with Mutual Property Advisors.
Laurel Lewis and Mike Kumelski represented the tenant, Domino’s Pizza, LLC, in a 61-month office lease for 2,146 SF at 2601 E. Thomas Road, Phoenix, AZ. The landlord, Arizona Assemblies of God Real Estate Holding Company, LLC, was represented by Suzanne Enright with Shell Commercial.
Chris Gerow, Shelby Tworek, Gabe Ortega & Patrick Anthon represented the landlord, Weingarten Nostat Inc., in a 60-month retail lease for 1,440 SF at 7750 E. McDowell Road, Scottsdale, AZ. The tenant was represented by Kolton Pico Matosich with Sheldon Wiseman Commercial Real Estate.
Thomas Bean, CCIM, and Laurel Lewis represented the landlord, Corner Edge Interactive, LLC, in a 21-month office sublease for 3,446 SF at 2165 W. Pecos, Chandler, AZ. The tenant, The Institute for Liver Health, LLC, represented itself.
Matt Harper, CCIM, represented the landlord, HBR Properties, LLC, in a 39-month retail lease for 1,600 SF at 3522 Grand Ave., Phoenix, AZ. The tenant, Gabriel Amavizca and Quintero Murrieta Guadalupe dba Encinas Meat, represented itself.
Matt Harper, CCIM, represented the landlord, Allan Edward Slatin Trust, in a 41-month retail lease for 2,500 SF at 4744 E. Thunderbird Rd., Phoenix, AZ. The tenant, Arizona Budokan, LLC, was represented by Greg Valladao with SRS Real Estate Partners.
Matt Harper, CCIM, represented the landlord, Kayrich Associates, LLC, in a 60-month retail lease renewal for 3,528 SF at 6445 N. 51st Ave., Glendale, AZ. The tenant, Zena Yakoob and Shaalan Yakoob dba Express Food Mart, represented itself.
Matt Harper, CCIM, represented the landlord, HBR Properties, LLC, in a 39-month retail lease for 1,000 SF at 3522 Grand Ave., Phoenix, AZ. The tenant, El Paris Barbershop, LLC dba Raspados El Bikini, represented itself.
Thomas Bean, CCIM, and Laurel Lewis represented the landlord, Top of the Tram, LLC, in a 10-month office lease for 3,446 SF at 2165 W. Pecos, Chandler, AZ. The tenant, The Institute for Liver Health, LLC, represented itself.
Don Morrow and Dylan Whitwer represented the landlord, Freeport Investments, in a 24-month office lease for 2,002 SF at 2720 E. Thomas Rd., Phoenix, AZ. The tenant, Centria Healthcare, represented itself.
Matt Harper, CCIM, represented the landlord, Puchhi, Inc., in a 38-month retail lease for 1,240 SF at 9501 W. Peoria Ave., Peoria, AZ. The tenant, BCF, LLC dba Remedy Kettlebell Club, represented itself.
Matt Harper, CCIM, represented the landlord, Kayrich Associates, LLC, in a 38-month retail lease for 1,712 SF at 6445 N. 51st Ave., Glendale, AZ. The tenant, Pretty Wicked Bootcamp LLC, represented itself.
Jennifer Loehnert represented the tenant, Evolution Insurance, LLC, in a 24-month office lease for 389 SF at 3101 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ. The landlord, Boxer Property Management Corp., was represented by Robert Wilder with Boxer Property Management Corp.
Joan Krueger, Don Morrow and Dylan Whitwer represented the landlord, Norman Family LP, in a 12-month office lease for 500 SF at 1111 N. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ. The tenant, Better Way Tax, represented itself.
by Peter Madrid | Jan 7, 2020 | News & Updates
SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. (Jan. 7, 2020) – Luxury lifestyle community developer Symmetry Companies announces that Todd Severson has returned to the organization as partner.
In his new role, Severson will be focused on the acquisition of new resort, lifestyle and hospitality inspired projects as well as oversight of assets under management.
Severson brings a diverse, 15-year background in design, finance and development to the organization. In addition, his international development experience provides unique insights into creating exceptional destinations and meaningful experiences.
Most recently, Severson served as the director of acquisitions, entitlements and infrastructure at Discovery Land Company. While in this position, he was responsible for the acquisition, design and development for numerous internationally recognized resort communities. They include Barbuda Ocean Club (Antigua & Barbuda); Playa Grande Golf & Ocean Club (Dominican Republic) as well as the acquisition of James Island (British Columbia, Canada).
Prior to joining Discovery, Severson participated in the master planning and place creation of several leading resort communities or destination resorts including Makena Golf & Beach Club (Maui, Hawaii); Northstar Ski Resort & Residences (Lake Tahoe, California); and Island Lake Lodge (British Columbia, Canada).
Prior to his work with Discovery Land, Severson played a key role during the early years of creating Symmetry Companies.
“We’re extremely pleased to welcome Todd back to the Symmetry team,” said Peter Burger, president and founder of Symmetry Companies. “With his leadership, passion for resort design and technical knowledge of real estate, we’re confident that he will help us continue creating exceptional experiences for residents at existing and future communities in our portfolio.”
In addition to his professional pursuits, Severson actively participates in local real estate events through his involvement with ULI Arizona’s AzTAP councils and UrbanPlan facilitations. He serves as a leader within ULI’s Young Leaders Partnership Forum.
Severson earned a B.S. in landscape architecture and an M.S. in real estate development from Arizona State University.
by Peter Madrid | Dec 17, 2019 | News & Updates
PRESCOTT, ARIZ. (December 17, 2019) —The Willow Creek Apartments community in Prescott, Arizona, recently celebrated its grand opening with Mayor Greg Mengarelli participating in the community ribbon-cutting event.
The luxury, 160-unit garden-style apartment community, located at 3137 Willow Creek Road, is the first new signature apartment community in the area to complete construction and provide much-needed luxury level multi-family living options to area residents.
“The grand opening of Willow Creek Apartments is a milestone many years in the making,” said Cole Johnson, owner and developer of Willow Creek Apartments. “After several setbacks, it’s great to finally be at the point where the city of Prescott has delivered the certificate of occupancy and residents are moving in.
“I would also like to thank the many individuals who have been behind the scenes working to make Willow Creek Apartments a reality. I am thrilled to welcome our new residents and invite the many prospective residents, who have been watching and waiting for a new option in luxury living in Prescott, to come by for a tour of what I believe is the best new apartment community in our city,” Johnson said.
The new limited number of studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom and carriage house apartment units with floor plans ranging from just over 670 to 1188 square-feet are now available for immediate move in. Current offerings include furnished and short-term rentals and leases for each unit type.
Each luxury apartment home includes an in-unit laundry room with full-size washer and dryer, premium stainless-steel kitchen appliances and granite counter tops, wood plank flooring, and spacious living areas. Each unit has its own courtyard/patio and its own designated covered parking as well as optional detached garages.
The central Prescott location offers spectacular views of Granite Mountain, significant open space and lush landscaping throughout the community.
The pet-friendly community also offers residents a large clubhouse with a full-kitchen, supplemented by multiple outdoor barbeque areas, and community entertainment space for gathering and for private events as well as a best in class 24-hour fitness center and the convenience of an on-site fenced dog park.
Willow Creek Apartments is conveniently located near Embry Riddle Aeronautical University and just minutes from the best that Prescott has to offer — hiking and biking trails, Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary, Willow Creek Reservoir and the city’s lively shopping and dining experiences.
The community’s construction was completed by general contractor Copper Tree Construction, LLC. Copper Tree is also building the luxury single family housing community, Whispering Canyon, NW of Prescott adjacent to Granite Mountain and surrounded by the Prescott National Forest.
Willow Creek is professionally managed by Shelton Residential. Interested parties can contact info@Allison-Shelton.com for information or to arrange a tour.
For more information about Willow Creek Apartments, visit WillowCreekaptsPrescott.com or call (602) 474-3555 to schedule a tour.
Willow Creek Apartments ribbon-cutting ceremony in Prescott.
by Peter Madrid | Dec 16, 2019 | News & Updates
PHOENIX, ARIZONA (December 16, 2019): NAI Horizon Senior Vice President Denise Nunez represented the seller in the $1.55 million sale of Triple Nichol Storage, 3586 E. U.S. Highway 60 in Miami, Arizona.
Nunez represented Georgeanna Jones of Durango, Colorado, the seller. The buyer was TAJ Apex Consulting Group, LLC of Encino, California.
Triple Nichol Storage Center is a stabilized self-storage facility first built in 1980 with additional containers added and refurbished throughout the years, most recently in 2017 and 2018. The site is 3.77 acres and serves the mining towns of Globe and Miami located four miles apart and approximately 75 minutes from Phoenix.
Triple Nichol has prominent visibility from US Highway 60 and is the largest self-storage facility serving the market with on-site management and a website presence. The facility includes 24,928 RSF with 53 outside parking spaces for a total of 289 units.
“The asset features container storage units plus three mobile homes for the manager, office and tenant,” Nunez said.” The sale represents a great upside with the opportunity to grow revenues through rent increases, the addition of container units, potential reconfiguration of units for maximum space utilization and income generation and the potential leasing of office space in the main building. At the time of sale, the physical occupancy was 97.6 percent with economic occupancy at 94.9 percent.”
by Peter Madrid | Dec 10, 2019 | News & Updates
PHOENIX, ARIZONA (December 10, 2019) – The 13th Annual IREM-CCIM Economic Forecast, the premier real estate outlook each year, features one of the Valley’s top economic gurus, one of the Valley’s top education leaders and panels featuring the industry’s top experts.
The event is scheduled for Friday, Jan. 17, 2020, at the Omni Scottsdale Montelucia, 4949 E. Lincoln Drive, Paradise Valley. Registration and breakfast begin at 7 a.m. The program runs from 7:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Registration is $99 for IREM and CCIM members; $109 for non-members.
The recipient of this year’s Impact Award is Brian Mueller, President of Grand Canyon University. Presenting the award will be long-time Valley businessman Jerry Colangelo of JDM Partners.
Guest speakers are George D. Griffin III, CPM, CCIM, 2020 IREM Secretary/Treasurer Houston Housing Authority, AMO; and Eddie D. Blanton, CCIM, 2019 President-Elect and CCIM Institute President starting on Jan. 1, 2020. Blanton is principal and senior adviser with Tradd Commercial’s Charlotte, N.C., office. Pete Bolton of Pete Bolton Co. will serve as master of ceremonies.
This year’s keynote speaker is Elliott D. Pollack, CEO of Elliott D. Pollack and Company, an economic and real estate consulting firm in Scottsdale.
Pollack has degrees from Boston University and the University of Southern California. He has been a practicing economist for 46 years. For the past 31 years he has been president of the economic and real estate consulting firm that bears his name.
Through the years he has held many professional roles including student, teacher, author, peer reviewer, consultant, expert for media and court purposes and board member. He has taught economics and has written more than a thousand articles over the years. Pollack’s job has been to help clarify how current and future economic conditions fit into the decision process, as well as to explain how past decisions relate to the present situation.
This year’s industry panels:
>> The office panel features moderator Andrew Cheney, CCIM, Lee & Associates; Stan Shafer, Holualoa Companies; John Orsak, Lincoln Property Company; James Murphy, Willmeng; and Kate Morris, Transwestern.
>> The multifamily panel features moderator Lesley Brice, MC Companies; John Rials, Western Wealth Capital; Mark Forrester, Berkadia RE Advisors; and John Carlson, Mark-Taylor.
>> The retail panel features moderator Carol Schillne, CBRE; Ari Spiro, Orion Investment Real Estate; Josh Simon, SimonCRE; and Kalen Rickard, Western Retail Advisors.
>> The industrial panel features moderator Megan Creecy-Herman, Prologis; Rusty Kennedy, CBRE; Steve Larsen, JLL; Will Strong, Cushman & Wakefield; and Jeff Foster, Prologis.
The event is co-sponsored by the CCIM Central Arizona chapter (Certified Commercial Investment Member), commercial real estate’s global standard for professional achievement; and the Greater Phoenix Chapter of IREM (Institute of Real Estate Management), which comprises more than 280 professional commercial and residential real estate managers.
IREM registration here. CCIM registration here.
About IREM
IREM® is an international force of 20,000 individuals united to advance the profession of real estate management. Through training, professional development, and collaboration, IREM supports our members and others in the industry through every stage of their career.
We believe in our people, and we provide the tools they need to succeed. We open doors, we forge connections, and we help show the way forward. Backed by the power that comes with being an affiliate of the National Association of REALTORS®, we add value to our members, who in turn add value to their teams, their workplaces, and the properties in their commercial and residential portfolios.
Our memberships empower college students, young professionals, and industry veterans who are committed to career advancement. Earning our credentials, including the CPM®, ARM®, ACoM, and AMO®, demonstrates a commitment to, and passion for, good management. These credentials, along with our courses and array of resources, all exist with one goal in mind – to make a difference in the careers of those who manage. Information at www.irem.org.
About CCIM Institute
CCIM Institute created the language of global real estate investment. Our courses and worldwide community deploy commercial real estate investment methodologies and tools that speed the pathway between opportunity, a go/no-go decision and success for an asset, taught by instructors who are themselves industry leaders.
Today, the organization, through its 50 chapters, continues to innovate best practices and elevate the commercial real estate professional through its core designation program to earn the CCIM pin— real estate’s most coveted credential — and its topical education courses offered through the Ward Center for Real Estate Studies.
In addition, membership in CCIM includes the industry’s best technology and operational platform, allowing entrepreneurial and mid-sized businesses to compete with the largest multinational providers. Today, almost 70 percent of designees hold the title of owner, partner, principal, or president, representing an exclusive worldwide referral network of 13,000 members in 30 countries. Ultimately, CCIM represents a larger vision of the commercial real estate provider, leveraging investment analysis, opinions of value, and underwriting to become a leader in sourcing capital, building a cash-flow vehicle, and ultimately creating value. Information at www.ccim.com. Central Arizona chapter centralaz@ccim.net.
by Peter Madrid | Dec 5, 2019 | News & Updates
SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA (Dec. 5, 2010) – Sigma Contracting, Inc. today broke ground at iconic Papago Plaza in Scottsdale for up to 88,000 SF in new retail and office buildings and a 120,000 SF parking garage.
Sigma’s portion of the project is valued at $11 million to $16 million and will consist of the complete demolition of the original Papago Plaza, 1408 N. Scottsdale Road, that was constructed in the mid-1960s and renovated in the early 1980s.
The new project is being broken into three main phases: retail buildings plus a possible three-story office on one of the retail buildings and parking structure (Pivot Development and Sigma), hotel (PEG Development) and multifamily (Alliance Residential).
The three retail buildings total 21,000 SF, a grocery store will be 22,000 SF, planned office building 45,000 SF and parking garage 120,000 SF. This portion of the project totals approximately five acres of site work. Anticipated completion date is fall 2020.
“Sigma is honored and very excited to be working on this project with Lee Mashburn and Pivot Development,” said Sigma President Dan Hinkson. “We have worked together on various projects for almost 20 years. We started on this project shortly after Lee purchased this property almost seven years ago and helped bring a variety of concepts to the table over time along with potential tenants.
“We worked through numerous budgets based on various concepts for this project and are excited he has ultimately elected to negotiate the final project with us. Now the real fun starts,” Hinkson said.
The new Papago Plaza will feature an adaptive re-use design of natural elements including brick, stone and wood with a mid-century modern aesthetic. The retail development will include art murals, neighborhood gathering areas for events, a common heavily-landscaped park area with full-service Wi-Fi, fountains, benches and child-friendly water feature.
Papago Plaza was originally built in the 1960s by the Malouf family and subsequently renovated to the “pueblo” look in the early 1980s. Mashburn purchased the property from the Malouf’s six years ago and began the concept of redeveloping the property.
Original concepts looked at renovations then partial demolition with new construction followed with the current concept of a complete demolition and reconfiguring with multiple uses. The City of Scottsdale originally wanted to see high-density office buildings on the site, but there did not seem to be a market demand for this specific use on the entire site.
“Lee reached out to several potential partners and ultimately decided on Alliance for the multifamily and PEG for the hotel,” Hinkson said. “Pivot retained the retail component.”
There were numerous meetings with adjacent neighbors to gather feedback and hear their concerns relative to new construction and development. Based on the feedback and involvement, the current concept was created and is being permitted with the City of Scottsdale.
“Teamwork is vital with a project like Papago Plaza,” Mashburn said. “The whole thing is built around teamwork. We can’t do it alone. Our theory is to develop the best and most talented team including the architect, the engineer and the general contractor. We have done five or six projects with Sigma; we know what they can do.
“We are extremely proud of this project. We look at it as the gateway to South Scottsdale. With SkySong across the street, we want to create synergy at this intersection (Scottsdale and McDowell roads),” Mashburn said.
The architect of record is Nelsen Partners of Scottsdale. Notable subcontractors include Atwell Demolition (building and site demolition) and Coreslab (precast for the parking garage). Judi Butterworth, senior vice president of Orion Investment Real Estate, is handling the retail leasing for Papago Plaza.
ABOUT SIGMA CONTRACTING
Sigma Contracting, Inc. is an Arizona-based company founded in 1983 and licensed in eight Southwestern states. As a premier commercial general contractor, Sigma has established a broad footprint in the region with an extensive portfolio of projects in a variety of sizes, industries, and property types, with established long-standing client relationships with top developers, architects, municipalities, and businesses in the region. For 35 years Sigma has been the turnkey contractor for more than 900 construction projects including hospitals, medical office buildings, schools, public venues, retail and industrial spaces, banks, office buildings, and municipal facilities.
by Peter Madrid | Dec 3, 2019 | News & Updates
PHOENIX, ARIZONA (December 3, 2019) – The Greater Phoenix Chapter of the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM), an international community of real estate managers dedicated to ethical business practices, has announced its leadership and council members for 2020.
Rosalinda Moehn, CPM, with NLR Management/Haan Development, will serve as president. The leadership team includes Tyrel Williams, CPM, MEB Commercial Management Group, president-elect; Brent Penrod, CPM, Eisenberg Company, treasurer/secretary; and Melissa Boyle, CPM, bkm Management Company, past president.
The 2020 council comprises Tom Coughlin, CPM, Everest Commercial Services; Libby Ekre, CPM, MEB Commercial Management Group; Debra Hill-Fox, CPM, ARM, ASKDEBFOX.com; Kristin Gibbons, CPM, Lillibridge Healthcare Services; Genna Goldberg, CPM, The Muller Company, AMO; Lauren Lacasse, CPM, Lincoln Property Company; Donna Olcavage, CPM, NaPali Management Inc.; Karlene Politi, CPM, OPTIM Property Solutions, Inc., AMO; Eduardo Ugaide, CPM, ARM, MEB; Ed Valerio, CPM, Knight Management, AMO; and Kelsie Whipple, CPM, ACoM Lillibridge Healthcare Services.
“2020 should be an exciting yet challenging year for the real estate industry, which is just one reason why I am grateful and humbled to be the IREM Greater Phoenix Chapter President,” Moehn said. “With all of the unknowns looming ahead, I know that I am surrounded by an incredible executive team who are the best in the business.
“The IREM board is made up of industry professionals who manage to make a difference. Not only do they understand how to add value to their properties and manage like rock stars, but they also understand the importance of forward-thinking to advance our industry. Having the support and help from the finest people in the industry will only help us reach our goals in 2020,” Moehn said.
IREM is an international force of nearly 20,000 individuals united to advance the profession of real estate management. Through training, professional development, and collaboration, IREM supports its members and others in the industry through every stage of their career.
IREM memberships empower college students, young professionals and industry veterans who are committed to career advancement. IREM credentials CPM, ARM, ACoM, and AMO demonstrate a commitment to good management. These credentials, along with its courses and an array of resources, all exist with one goal in mind – to make a difference in the careers of those who manage.
For more information about the IREM Greater Phoenix Chapter, visit iremphx.org/.
by Peter Madrid | Dec 2, 2019 | News & Updates
PHOENIX, ARIZ. (December 2, 2019) – Through a collaboration between Cawley Architects, the City of Surprise and the school, Ottawa University unveiled its $21 million, 96,321 SF athletic facility.
Cawley Architects is the design firm behind the Ottawa University Athletic Facility for Indoor and Outdoor Athletics. The facility at 14470 W. Tierra Buena Lane, Surprise, comprises the 44,317 SF O’Dell Center, the 41,027 SF Faith Arena and lobby and a 10,977 SF recreational facility.
“We hold our project partners, the City of Surprise, Ottawa University and Haydon Building Corp. in the highest regard,” said Cawley Architects President Sherman Cawley. “This project is a confirmation that the design build approach to projects in the public arena can succeed at the highest level, bringing increased savings to our clients and superior value to their institutions.”
The project is a multi-use athletic facility designed to house Ottawa University’s 21 indoor and outdoor sports teams. It’s located on the governmental campus of Surprise City Hall. The complex is divided into three major uses.
The “O’Dell Center” (named after its donor) is three stories and faces a recently completed multipurpose sports field for football, soccer and lacrosse. The main floor has locker rooms for those sports and others including baseball, softball, track, golf, beach volleyball, tennis, basketball and volleyball.
All programs share a training room and a weight room. The second floor has needed classrooms with student and faculty areas. The athletics offices are located on the third floor along with press box and hospitality areas overlooking the football field.
The Faith Arena has a 30,000 SF gym with four basketball courts designed for four full-size volleyball courts. The main court area with telescopic bleacher seating provides a setting for competitive games and events. The lobby with concessions, ticketing and restrooms provide a link to the O’Dell Center.
The recreational center was constructed in partnership with the city and is
available to Surprise residents and university members. There is an area for
cardiovascular and weight-training equipment, a walking track, three multi-use rooms for
dance and yoga with locker rooms.
The City of Surprise partnered with Ottawa University and contributed to the development and construction portion of the recreational center. The project also is one of the first steps in expanding the campus. Plans call for more student housing as well as a new student union center.
“The Surprise City Council had a vision 8 years ago to partner on a residential university development inside the 200-acre city, civic and recreation campus,” said Mike Hoover, City of Surprise Economic Development Manager. “The O’Dell Center accomplishes the goal of delivering first-rate indoor programming for city recreation along with new vibrancy of university life on the shared city and university campus.”
Ottawa University opened its Arizona campus in August of 2017 with 434 new pioneer students, nearly twice the original projections.
“The Cawley team, led by Paul Devers, our lead architect, has done a beautiful job. We are thrilled with the outcome, and most importantly, so are our students, faculty and coaches,” said University Chancellor Kevin C. Eichner. “We are now engaging them to assist us with a longer-term campus master plan as we anticipate even greater growth in the months and years ahead.”
Other team members on the project include Haydon Building Corp., general contractor; Dibble Engineering, civil; Pearson Engineering, electrical; MDI Engineering, mechanical and plumbing; CTS Engineering, structural; and TJ McQueen, landscape architect.
“It took an extraordinary team to complete this very complicated project in only 18 months,” said Paul Devers, Vice President/Principal with Cawley Architects. “The design and construction team worked hand and hand with the Ottawa team to deliver a building complex of which everyone can be proud.”
In addition to its new Surprise residential campus, Ottawa University serves more than 4,000 students through its original, 153-year-old campus in Ottawa, Kansas, and at its adult education sites in Overland Park, Kansas; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; in central Phoenix just off I-17 between Peoria and Dunlap avenues; as well as through its robust online offerings. The university has been serving adult learners in the Phoenix area for 40 years and boasts more than 8,000 alumni in the Valley.
About Cawley Architects
With more than 800 high-value projects in our portfolio, Cawley Architects is one of the most prolific architectural firms in Arizona. For more than 25 years, we have been applying our uniquely collaborative approach to project management in order to create buildings of superior form, function and value. During that time, it has been our privilege to participate in some of the top commercial projects throughout the Valley along with an exceptional group of clients, contractors, and design professionals. We are knowledgeable in the specialized architectural requirements, technologies and trends of many building types. This includes: Education, Industrial, Healthcare, Bioscience, Restaurant, Entertainment, Office, Commercial, Automotive, Manufacturing, Distribution, Aerospace, Retail and Tenant Improvement. From small neighborhood bistros to large biotech laboratories, we have the expertise, resources, and connections to serve your needs and execute your plan — and provide you with unsurpassed value. For more information visit cawleyarchitects.com.
by Peter Madrid | Dec 2, 2019 | News & Updates
Full-time Community Director, Community Coordinators onsite 24/7 provide monitoring, social activities through new independent living concept for adults with disabilities.
PHOENIX (Dec. 2, 2019) – Luna Azul, a new gated single-family home community, offering a new approach to independent living for adults with disabilities, recently celebrated its grand opening and the move-in of the community’s first residents.
The 4.5-acre development located at 1500 E. Wahalla Lane in North Phoenix also launched its Community Association, which provides heightened attention through 24/7 on-site monitoring by a team of Community Coordinators who also organize a full calendar of social activities for residents and their guests.
Jon Krueger
The 30-home “pocket neighborhood” was designed to address and accommodate the needs of adults with intellectual, developmental and acquired disabilities, allowing them to live independently (or with a family member or caregiver).
Luna Azul’s approach, as the first in the nation to implement this model, offers the option of independent living for adults with disabilities through home ownership and a Community Association with a full-time team of on-site Community Coordinators. Coordinators help ensure the overall safety and well-being of residents; monitor the community; assist with home maintenance issues; and plan social and recreational activities for regular engagement among residents.
“We created Luna Azul because we wanted something different for our daughter, who has a rare disability,” said Mark Roth, founder and developer of Luna Azul. “Our goal was to build a place for her to live safely and permanently and have a socially fulfilling life with lasting friendships. With residents now living there, we’re seeing the Luna Azul concept work, even to the point where some residents are flourishing beyond their parents’ expectations and their need for in-home care is less than was originally planned, confirming all my expectations of how impactful friendship and inclusiveness is on our lives.”
Luna Azul’s Community Coordinators are care professionals with extensive experience working with individuals with disabilities. Rex Matthews, Luna Azul’s Community Director, has more than 28 years of experience working with individuals and service organizations in Arizona’s developmental disability community, including serving as the director over day and work programs.
Jon Krueger, Luna Azul’s Assistant Community Director, has more than 18 years of experience working with individuals with disabilities, including serving as service coordinator for six-day and work programs across the Valley. Together, Rex and Jon manage the team of six Community Coordinators who serve the residents as employees of the HOA.
“Rex is the ideal person to lead the team of Community Coordinators at Luna Azul,” Roth said. “I am regularly amazed by his extensive knowledge of the state’s laws, funding reimbursements and local vendors’ services for adults with disabilities. He’s helped me and my wife navigate the system, and now that he’s onboard as Director, we have the peace of mind knowing my daughter will have Rex looking out for her when she’s ready to live at Luna Azul.”
Rex Matthews
The 1,100- to 2,000-square-foot, two- and three-bedroom homes at Luna Azul range from the low $400s to the high $500s and have incorporated a wide range of features that can be customized to address and accommodate the varying needs of individuals with intellectual, developmental and acquired disabilities.
These features include highly durable flooring and finishes chosen for longevity and ease of care; low-maintenance bath and kitchen counters without grout lines for ease of cleaning; wide doorways and hallways for accessibility; large private front porches surrounding lush courtyards that encourage social engagement among the residents; in-home spaces that help minimize sensory overload and mitigate social challenges as well as CAT6 pre-wiring to provide an extensive range of Smart Technology safety, energy and control options.
Luna Azul’s first phase of 14 cottage-style homes are available and on-track to sell-out by year-end. Construction of the second phase of 16 new homes is expected to begin in early 2020, with completion of the full development slated for fall 2020.
About Luna Azul:
Luna Azul is a for-sale single-family home gated community in North Phoenix created for adults with disabilities to live independently, with family members or caregivers. The community’s “pocket neighborhood” design features 30 two- and three-bedroom cottage-style homes with large front porches facing shared green space and landscaped courtyards alongside a large clubhouse and pool, encouraging neighborly interaction and social engagement for people seeking a greater sense of community and a more caring, supportive, safer and connected place to live. Community Coordinators, employed and managed by the HOA, are on-site 24/7 to monitor the community and plan a variety of social and recreational activities. The Coordinators are also responsible for common area maintenance and services to meet shared needs of residents. Luna Azul, which is located just south of the 101 and 16th Street at: 1500 E. Wahalla Lane in Phoenix, is the nation’s first community of its kind, offering adults with disabilities and their families the financial benefit of home ownership. For more information, visit www.LunaPhx.com.
